Essex news

• Man threatened to bomb asylum seeker hotel

  31-10-2025 21:21 via bbc.com
  The man will be serving a community order after appearing at Chelmsford Crown Court.
  
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• UK's 'most haunted' house owners share paranormal experiences in Essex home

  31-10-2025 20:00
  
  Amy Waine and Jarrad Cutting bought the Cage, in St Osyth, earlier this year after finding out it was up for sale. But the quaint-looking yellow 16th century cottage is deceiving, as it actually harbours a dark history tied to the Essex witch trials.
  
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• The Colchester bar going all out for Day of the Dead celebrations you can't miss

  31-10-2025 20:00
  
  This Saturday, November 1, this entertainment hotspot is transforming into a dazzling tribute to Mexican tradition as part of the Colchester Fringe Festival.
  
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• Council looks to ban 'intimidating' face coverings

  31-10-2025 19:39 via bbc.com
  Councillors say people should be able to walk through the town centre without feeling unsafe.
  
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• Colchester legendary zombie prom returns as V Bar's spirit lives at Twisters bar

  31-10-2025 18:50
  
  This Friday, October 31, Twisters Bar is bringing back the legendary Halloween party that became a V Bar institution.
  
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• 'Don't leave batteries on charge unattended' - important warning after house fire

  31-10-2025 18:43
  
  One person was taken to hospital after a fire in Wivenhoe was started when a lithium-ion battery caught alight.
  
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• Drunk boyfriend assaulted pregnant girlfriend and threatened to kill her

  31-10-2025 18:34
  
  Collum Byas, 28, also told her he would take his own life when she called the police in April this year to report she was being assaulted.
  
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• Parents bring together Colchester community for alternative fireworks night

  31-10-2025 18:00
  
  Parents at a Colchester primary school have organised a laser spectacle to get the community together.
  
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• Colchester village Grade II listed pub applies for partial demolition

  31-10-2025 18:00
  
  The small 20th century kitchen chimney would be removed as well as the open-sided porch.
  
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• Colchester to remember fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday

  31-10-2025 18:00
  
  Colchester will honour fallen heroes with a parade and service on Remembrance Sunday.
  
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• Emergency services rush to crash in Mersea Road

  31-10-2025 17:49
  
  A crash has occurred in Mersea Road, near Buckley Place. Police arrived at the scene shortly after 3.15pm. The East of England Ambulance Service also attended.
  
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• Ambulance service confirms man died in Colchester after fall from height

  31-10-2025 17:49
  
  Police and paramedics were called at 10.30am to Nunns Road after reports of a man being injured. His death was confirmed at the scene.
  
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• Ambulance service confirm man died in Colchester after fall from height

  31-10-2025 17:49
  
  Police and paramedics were called at 10.30am to Nunns Road after reports of a man being injured. His death was confirmed at the scene.
  
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• Police and forensics rush to North Hill after man found injured

  31-10-2025 13:50
  
  A spokesperson for Essex Police said enquiries are ongoing.
  
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• University of Essex business engagement team named best in UK

  31-10-2025 13:00
  
  The University of Essex’s business engagement team has been named the best in the UK.
  
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• Colchester marketing agency appoints top communications professionals

  31-10-2025 13:00
  
  Mosaic in Colchester is celebrating 25 years in business by adding three top communications professionals to its team.
  
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• Hospital worker denies patient sex assaults

  31-10-2025 12:49 via bbc.com
  The healthcare assistant is accused of targeting a woman and a man at Southend University Hospital.
  
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• Trains cancelled after vehicle hits railway bridge

  31-10-2025 12:43 via bbc.com
  Network Rail says services are being disrupted on a branch line into Suffolk.
  
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• Two men die in the same day in Mersea holiday park despite paramedics' efforts

  31-10-2025 12:31
  
  “Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by our officers.
  
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• Police worried about missing Essex teen girl as urgent appeal issued

  31-10-2025 12:31
  
  A teenager missing from Chigwell has police "worried" for her safety, with an urgent appeal issued for information as officers work to locate her.
  
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• Tickets are on sale for Becky Hill's Colchester Castle Summer Series gig

  31-10-2025 12:11
  
  Last Monday, the Gazette revealed artist Becky Hill, is headlining one of the Colchester Castle Summer Series concert dates in Lower Castle Park on Saturday, August 22, 2026. It follows the announcement earlier this month that global music icon Billy Ocean will headline the Summer Series on August 20.
  
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• Thug who slashed female Essex Police officer's face in 'horror film' attack convicted

  31-10-2025 12:07
  
  A knife attack in Essex described as something from a "horror film" which saw a female police officer's face slashed has seen a man jailed.
  
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• Police issue dispersal orders for Halloween

  31-10-2025 11:59 via bbc.com
  Insp David Thompson says "we want to make sure everyone can have a fun and safe weekend".
  
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• 'I don't know where my medal is' - Macey

  31-10-2025 11:40 via bbc.com
  Colchester United goalkeeper Matt Macey plays down the fact that he has an FA Cup winners' medal.
  
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• Museum to lose thousands of military artefacts

  31-10-2025 11:26 via bbc.com
  The Essex Regiment collection will be relocated from Chelmsford to Cambridgeshire.
  
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• Colchester Institute unveils refreshed climate action strategy

  31-10-2025 11:00
  
  Colchester Institute has launched its new climate action strategy in response to the growing environmental crisis.
  
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• Greater Anglia services suspended after reports of vehicle hitting Chappel viaduct

  31-10-2025 10:21
  
  It is understood the Chappel viaduct was struck by a, meaning services running through Chappel and Wakes Colne have been cancelled.
  
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• Greater Anglia services return to normal after reports of vehicle striking bridge

  31-10-2025 10:21
  
  The incident was reported at about 9am this morning and resulted in Network Rail response teams attending the scene in Popes Lane.
  
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• Motorcyclist seriously injured in Essex crash reunites with ambulance crew

  31-10-2025 08:46
  
  James Hurst, 67, was involved in a crash with a car on Temple Farm Industrial Estate.
  
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• Crews tackle scrap metal fire at recycling centre

  31-10-2025 07:58 via bbc.com
  The fire service says a specialist crane was used to move the material to reach hotspots.
  
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• Sears' Jammers hunting FA Cup shock at Port Vale

  31-10-2025 06:37 via bbc.com
  Maldon & Tiptree's Freddie Sears admits the underdog tag does not sit comfortably with him heading into Sunday's FA Cup tie at Port Vale.
  
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• Man who called himself 'Big Dubz, grow king of Harwich' sentenced for drug offence

  31-10-2025 06:00
  
  Dubwell Duncan, 50, used growing tents inside his house in Birch Avenue to produce the cannabis which he gave to a contact.
  
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• Is Colchester city centre thriving? We spotted over a dozen empty, unoccupied units

  31-10-2025 06:00
  
  On Tuesday morning, the Gazette assessed the city centre, walking down some of its most popular streets. During the outing, the Gazette discovered at least 24 units which either have ‘to let signs’, are empty and not in operation, or about to close down.
  
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• Future of pub uncertain as 'ongoing discussions' taking place with potential buyer

  31-10-2025 06:00
  
  The Cherry Tree pub in Brightlingsea is being sold by Admiral Taverns due to concerns over its long-term future with ongoing discussions taking place with potential buyer.
  
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• Former Kent Blaxill site bought by leading business in ‘significant’ sale

  31-10-2025 06:00
  
  Flying Trade Group, which is headquartered in Harwich has acquired the plot in Layer Road, Colchester.
  
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• Essex man, 88, raises thousands for Poppy Appeal from driveway

  31-10-2025 06:00
  
  Alan Mabbutt, a former Army medic who collects for the Poppy Appeal from his driveway said he wants to play his part.
  
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• Colchester's biggest fireworks event back for 54th year - here's all you need to know

  31-10-2025 06:00
  
  Castle Park is welcoming the return of the biggest fireworks display in Colchester once again for its 54th year.
  
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• City centre businesses say council is not doing enough to support independent firms

  31-10-2025 06:00
  
  INDEPENDENT businesses “aren’t surprised” more than 20 units are not in use and there is concern the council isn’t “doing enough” to support firms already set up in the centre.
  
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• Bus changes to come into effect from November 3 in Essex

  31-10-2025 06:00
  
  Konectbus has announced minor amendments to some of its Essex services in an effort to improve punctuality and meet passenger demand.
  
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